BURKE COUNTY, NC — A Morganton man has been sentenced to 25 years for committing a sexual offense with a child.
According to a release, Christopher Allen, 20, was found guilty of molesting a 4-year-old boy in January of 2015. Officials say Allen had been living in Burke County for about a week when the child visited the same home where Allen was staying.
The three-day long trial ended when the jury returned a guilty verdict on Friday.
Allen will serve an active prison term of 25-35 years.
